Program Requirements

The Master of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 60,000 words on an approved topic. If approved the thesis may take an alternative form, such as a performance, experimental prototype and/or corpus of creative work. 

Completion of a standard program for a Master of Philosophy requires a minimum of 48 units and a maximum of 96 units of enrolment in the research component. 

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy program you should have completed a relevant four-year undergraduate degree from an eligible university, or a postgraduate qualification with a significant research thesis component. There must be a supervisor at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science who is available and willing to supervise your research, and you must have identified a research project.

Admission to a Master of Philosophy degree at ANU requires:

1. An Australian Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours - Upper (First Class Honours is often required) or its international equivalent, or

2. Another degree with a significant research/thesis component that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1), or

3. A combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study that may be assessed as equivalent to paragraph (1).

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

You may be eligible for admission if you can demonstrate that you have significant research experience and a background equivalent to these qualifications.

The ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science encourages prospective students to take a self assessment test to determine their suitability for admission/scholarship before completing the pre-application process.

If you think you might qualify, you can also check out our guide on how to apply.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Learning Outcomes

1. critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research;
2. formulate a research plan and undertake independent research to address specific research questions that make a substantial contribution to knowledge;
3. ensure that research is carried out with integrity and actively promote responsible conduct of research;
4. demonstrate expert technical and/or specialist skills relevant to their research focus;
5. communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences in both written and oral form;
6. demonstrate appropriate collegial and professional behaviour, and safe working practices as required by their specific research focus.